Review of The Sunset Limited (2011) by Arlene S — 06 Dec 2011

I really enjoyed this. However, Cormac McCarthy's material isn't for everyone.

This review of The Sunset Limited (2011) was written by Arlene S on 06 Dec 2011.

The Sunset Limited has generally received very positive reviews.

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